W.P.No.45547 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21.11.2025 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.45547 of 2025 G.Akash .. Petitioner Vs. 1. State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its Secretary to Government Water Resources Department Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Chief Engineer Chennai Region Water Resources Department Chennai 600 005. 3. The Superintending Engineer Palar Basin Circle Water Resources Department Chennai 600 005. 4. The Executive Engineer Krishna Water Supply Division-1 Water Resources Department Chennai 600 005. 5. The Executive Engineer Lower Palar Basin Division Water Resources Department Kanchipuram 600 005. ____________ p. 2 W.P.No.45547 of 2025 6. The Assistant Executive Engineer Lower Palar Basin Division Water Resources Department Chengalpattu. 7. The District Collector Chengalpattu. .. Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus to protect the Siruseri Canal by directing the respondents herein to widen, renovate and rejuvenate the Siruseri Canal located in Thiruporur Taluk of Chengalpattu District and further direct the respondents to take all necessary measures to prevent illegal dumping of garbage and construction debris in and around Siruseri canal, thereby safeguarding the lives and properties of the residents during the monsoon season. For Petitioner : M/s.J.Preetam For Respondents : Mr.T.K.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The public interest litigation is completely vague and does not contain any specific detail. ____________ p. 3 W.P.No.45547 of 2025 2. The relief with regard to widening of canal cannot be issued by this Court, as, the width of the canal cannot be decided by the writ Court. The allegation of dumping of garbage and construction debris is also not supported with any material on record. The photographs do not show any garbage dumped. 3. In any case, if there is specific allegation in this regard, petitioner may approach the competent authorities giving specific details and thereafter, action, if warranted, may be taken by the authorities. 4. Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 21.11.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No kpl ____________ p. 4 W.P.No.45547 of 2025 To 1. The Secretary to Government Water Resources Department Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Chief Engineer Chennai Region Water Resources Department Chennai 600 005. 3. The Superintending Engineer Palar Basin Circle Water Resources Department Chennai 600 005. 4. The Executive Engineer Krishna Water Supply Division-1 Water Resources Department Chennai 600 005. 5. The Executive Engineer Lower Palar Basin Division Water Resources Department Kanchipuram 600 005. 6. The Assistant Executive Engineer Lower Palar Basin Division Water Resources Department Chengalpattu. 7. The District Collector Chengalpattu. ____________ p. 5 W.P.No.45547 of 2025 THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J. (kpl) W.P.No.45547 of 2025 21.11.2025 ____________